Paul Maroon started his small winery in Napa Valley with the purchase of a beautiful estate vineyard near Howell Mountain, located in the new Coombsville AVA. We first heard about them through the excellent Crauford Cabernets but he was already known for the quality of his Cabernet fruit and was selling it to Joseph Phelps for inclusion in their flagship Insignia wine. Now the grapes from this outstanding vineyard go into this Reserve Cab, and it clearly shows the quality and pedigree. In the cool 2010 vintage the grapes hung extra long taking on increased depth of flavor and complexity. Harvest finally took place on October 20th. After a slow fermentation the wine aged for 30 months in French oak barrels. This wine scored 94 points from the Beverage Testing Institute. They said "Opaque violet black color. Rich, dense, fruity aromas and flavors of raisins, blackberry pie, and honeycomb with a supple, lively, medium-to-full body and a tingling, complex finish conveying notes of spiced goji berries, vanilla pralines, cedar, and earth with chewy tannins. A delicious and vibrant Napa Cabernet that is sure to please." Grab this amazing wine while it's On Sale!

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Not a shy wine by any means, but not the fruit bomb you may be expecting either. Lots of elegance and refinement with a classic nose of cassis, black cherry, coconut, forest floor and minty notes. Lots of body on the palate but lots of balance to keeping everything in check. Serious juice...